South Alabama at Auburn

South Alabama steps up to face the SEC, also playing its first road game. They're off an emotional game, giving it all they had as a +13.5 home underdog to Tulane in a 33-31 loss. They failed on a two-point conversion in the final minute that would have forced overtime. The defense gave up 406 yards (241 rushing), and has allowed 422 rushing yards in two games. No. 24 Auburn is averaging 40 points after a 42-3 win over Ball State in its home opener. The Tigers outgained Ball State 495-68. The ground game has run for 531 yards in two games (6.2 yards per carry). Last season, they faced three smaller programs, including Louisiana-Monroe of the Sun Belt, and won, 45-19, 73-3, and 48-14. Play Auburn.